 Another winner |
| Review Date: February 4, 2007 |
| Reviewer: R. Glasure, USA |
| I am a fan of the 10 Minute Solutions series and was intrigued when I saw this one was coming out. I was curious to see whether it would live up to its name and if it would keep my attention and not bore me with endless crunches. I have tried it and can definately say without hesitation, this is another winner. Each of the 5 workouts has effective and creative moves that really work and are fun to do. During each workout, I could feel the muscles working and could see a difference afterward. The last two workouts are more traditional, incorporating crunches, but they do so in a way that is not monotonous. The instructor is pleasant, but not annoying and she gives good modifications, if neccessary, along with direction as to how to do the exercises properly. I really am glad that I have added this to my collection and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to tighten and tone their waistline! |
Excellent variety for more than just your abs
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| Review Date: July 31, 2007 |
| Reviewer: dnk, Boston, MA United States |
I picked this up in part because I wanted to take a look at the ten minute cardio segment, and in part because the instructor was featured in the Lotte Berk releases, and I wanted to see if she brought any of that here. Having done some of it, I think it's a great, varied program that can fit into a lot of people's schedules and, as a bonus, will work more than just your abs.
The first section doesn't include one single crunch but still has an athletic feel. This features pushups, front planks, forearm planks and side planks, with lifts for the hips (for side planks) or limbs (front planks). Of all of the sections, this was the one that felt the most Lotte Berk to me as she threw in some reminders about tucking the hips and pushing the weight back. I really liked this section, but then I like anything that doesn't require crunches. Seriously, I felt this entire segment through my back, arms and buttock as well as my abs.
The second section featured Pilates movements. I'm pretty sure that the instructor isn't a certified Pilates instructor, but she stuck to enough of the fundamentals to be respectable. This section included the Hundred, some of the Stomach Series, Roll Ups and a modified Teaser. Bonus: she also included some work for the back, noting that Pilates was not all about the abs.
The third section was the cardio segment I'd been curious about. On preview, she doesn't look like she's moving fast, and she does break several times to instruct, but it still gets the heart rate up. It felt like a hybrid of standing ab work and kick boxing, with an emphasis, obviously, on kicks and knee lifts. Here, too, she also included instructions for the tuck familiar to Lotte Berk practitioners.
The next section was pretty much classic, straight up, gym-style crunches. As I've said, these are my least favorite way of training my abs, but if that's what you're about, she packs most of the traditional variations in here: classic crunches, side crunches, crunches with one knee up, double crunches, etc.
The last section is a mix of the first and the fourth, with some of the planks and crunch variations. This would be a great way to get in some traditional as well as functional training for the abs.
Whatever your preference for training, this dvd should give you some enjoyable options. |
Good selections/nice burn/can customize
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| Review Date: June 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Freeman, Ranger, Georgia, USA |
| I had another abs DVD "Perfect Abs" that I was getting a little bored with, so I picked this one up for variety in my routines. It was a good choice. There are various routines, all of which I find challenging, especially when strung together. You can pick and choose several of the routines and get a very tiring and satisfactory workout done in about 25 minutes. The toughest of the five routines (for me) is the Pilates series, which emphasizes precise control. This product is an excellent value. |
One word: Effective
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| Review Date: December 29, 2007 |
| Reviewer: M. Feliciano, Chicopee, MA |
| I have been doing The Firm workouts for about two months now and I like them a lot, especially since they combine cardio and toning. However, I had a baby by c-section 7 months ago and I needed a video that would focus on strengthening my core and four layers of abs since The Firm workouts do not include thorough ab workouts, in my opinion. So I picked this up and decided to give it a try, especially when I saw it had a segment called "Flat Belly Fast" which trains your abs to lay flat and I really need that after a C-section. I was so impressed with the workout, very challenging, it made me feel I had never worked out my abs before. The very next day my obliques were so sore and I could notice a visible change in my abs, they were lying flatter already after only one workout, I could not believe it was possible. Most ab workouts focus on the rectus abdominis (the six-pack) muscle and not enough on the obliques and transversus abdominis, which is actually the innermost ab muscle that allows your abs to lie flat (which is what we women want). Especially after a C-section, strengthening the innermost ab muscles is very important since I found that they got very weak after the surgery. This video is perfect for strenghtening your ab muscles from the inside out, which is the correct way to do it. Very effective, highly recommend. |
Great results
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| Review Date: June 4, 2007 |
| Reviewer: J. Daitch, matthews, nc |
| Finally, I have found a video that I can stick with. The instructor is pleasant and encouraging without seeming like an exercize nazi. You can switch the order of the 10 minute segments and do as little or as much as you can. I usually do three segments at a time. And I can see results. I even look forward to exercizing, now, which never happened before. |
This is a great workout dvd.
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| Review Date: August 7, 2007 |
| Reviewer: S. Fisher, |
| My daughter and I love this dvd. Suzanne Bowen is easy to follow and the exercises aren't too hard to do. The 5 different workouts give you variety and with each only 10 mins. long you can make it as challenging as you like by doing as many sessions as you like. We've only been doing it for a couple of weeks and I can already see results. |
Excellent Work-out with Noticeable Results
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| Review Date: July 15, 2007 |
| Reviewer: K. Sterken, |
| I love this new ab DVD. The 5 10-minute work-outs gives me a week worth's a challenging ab exercises. I'm typically not a big fan of work-out dvds because I never find them challenging enough and they seem repetitous. This DVD is none of that...I noticed increased tone in my abs in just a week and love the variety. Great product!!! |
Great workout
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| Review Date: June 27, 2007 |
| Reviewer: S. Miller, |
| I love this DVD. The workouts are quick and effective. Suzanne Bowen is a great instructor, she gives enough instruction to get you going but doesn't bore you to death with constant chatter. The exercises are really great too. My stomach muscels are sore and I feel like I'm accomplishing something without having to dedicate a lot of time to it. This is a great DVD for people who work and are too busy to stick to a routine that takes very long. |
Very good, doesn't seem like eternity from start to finish, and she's enthusiastic!
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| Review Date: October 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: lauren Richardson, Nashville, TN USA |
| I bought this DVD from amazon and I was expecting an okay video, based on the reviews I had read on here previously. Boy, was I surprised! The 5 10-minute workouts seem more like 2 minutes and the woman is really enthusiastic, but not creepily so as so many fitness video instructors are (Fake smiles are just creepy!). She gives you a moderate/advanced pose, then tells you how to modify it to a beginner's pose. You don't need a whole bunch of equipment- just you, workout clothes, socks, shoes, a towel for the first section, and the video! No bands, no balls, no blocks. Just you and the video! I hate having to buy all of this special equipment the video says you just HAVE TO have. This one is amazing, and it burns your abs (in a good way)! I recommend this to anyone who has a hard time finding time in their day for physical fitness. Since I enjoyed this one so much, I'm going to buy other ones! |
Awesome Ab Moves
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| Review Date: August 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Arizona Native, Phoenix, AZ |
This is my first purchase of the 10 Minute Solution Series. This ab workout DVD was highly recommended in a local Fitness Plus magazine from various local personal trainers so I thought I would give it a shot.
I like the way the DVD is formatted ... you can pick your 10 minute segments depending on how much time you have or if you want to incorporate abs into your workout that day with other muscle groups or cardio without having to go through a 30-50 minute DVD.
Some of the moves were tough (felt my abs burning) I like the DVD and have noticed results in a short period of time I have been using it. I have shared it with friends who also like the DVD and format. |
Works My Abs Hard!
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| Review Date: November 20, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Hedgetiggy, |
| I love this routine, as it is so effective at helping me build my abs. I was especially impressed with the Six Pack Abs segment. I can't get through the entire segment without feeling like my abs are on fire! I can feel it the next day, which is a sure sign of a good workout that has challenged my muscles. Highly recommended. |
Hits the spot!
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| Review Date: May 27, 2007 |
| Reviewer: J. Brooks, St. Petersburg, FL USA |
I picked up this dvd wanting to trim down my middle but wondering if this would actually do anything. I own too many dvds where I think to myself, "Did the instructor REALLY get that body doing this workout? I know I'm not!" That is simply not the case with this DVD. The instructor is working just as hard as I am and I really feel it the next day. Even though there are only so many abs moves out there, the workouts are never boring. Suzanne is pleasant without being annoying and I love that she is liberal with the stretches. Between every hard move she gives you time to stretch and breathe, while still keeping the workout hard enough that you actually accomplish something.
Kudos to a dvd worth buying and using! |
Pretty Good
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| Review Date: January 10, 2008 |
| Reviewer: The Legend Of Megadon, USA |
| I like the 10 minute solutions dvd's. This one is pretty good. The instructor is clear and concise in her instructions and is pleasant. There are 5 different segments to choose from. The belly fat blaster segment is standing ab work which is a nice change of pace, and the pilates segment is beginner friendly. Six pack abs and ab ripper are the more intese segments in my opinion. I usually select 2 sgments when I use this dvd because I have had children and my tummy needs the extra work. This is definatly a good abs dvd. |
FINALLY An Abs Routine I Can Work With
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| Review Date: March 14, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Nancy, Mid-America |
After years of trying different videos and watching live instruction, I am happy to say that I this workout routine is a video I can stick to and actually enjoy doing. Suzanne Bowen is a great instructor who has a nice, calm voice (after different videos you realize how important this is) and who gives beginner modifications to moves that are more difficult. I like the pace of the routines and as with all 10-Minute Solution videos I really enjoy being able to mix and match different routines. My favorite thing about having the different segments is that I can use one ten minute segment a day in addition to my work out routine and then on my off day I do a 30 minute block.
I have had this for a few months and have yet to tire of doing the routines and I even miss doing them when I do not have time to fit them into my regular work out routine. This is a must have in your fitness video collection! |
She kicked by bum!
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| Review Date: May 5, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Megan R. Payne, Savannah, Tx USA |
| Every woman worries about her abs. When I saw this video I was like "10 minutes? yeah right!" Well, I was correct! You can't just do one 10 minute ab workout and expect to see results! Luckily there are five 10 minute work outs on this DVD! They get increasingly more challenging and are never boring! The lady in the video is very pretty and keeps you motivated! She tells you how to do each exercise and makes it easy to follow. I did the entire DVD as soon as it arrived in the mail. My abs were so swore I couldn't work out again for three days! Which I was glad of because that tells me its working. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! |
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